Hughes Network Systems to Deliver Auto-PACE Platforms for SES’s Air Force Program
Hughes Network Systems has announced its collaboration with the space and defense subsidiary of SES. They will provide software-defined auto-PACE platforms and associated modems to support SES’s contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet program. The original article can be found here.
Main Points:
- Hughes Network Systems will provide software-defined auto-PACE platforms and related modems to SES.
- The technology will support SES’s work on the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet program.
Hughes’s Role in the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet Program
Hughes Network Systems’ collaboration with SES reflects the evolving use of commercial technologies in defense applications. The provision of software-defined auto-PACE platforms and modems can enhance the capabilities of the Defense Experimentation Using Commercial Space Internet program, potentially leading to breakthroughs in space-internet access for defense purposes.
Implications for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Program
The integration of Hughes’s technology into the Air Force program could provide significant benefits. It will not only enhance existing functionalities but could also lead to improved efficiencies in the utilization of commercial space-internet capabilities for defense, paving the way for advanced applications and innovative solutions.
Conclusion
The collaboration of Hughes Network Systems with SES, in supporting the Air Force research initiative, underscores the importance of private-sector involvement in defense technology advancements. By utilizing these software-defined auto-PACE platforms and modems, new possibilities could be unlocked in the field of commercial space internet for defense applications.
References and Further Reading
[1] SES Subsidiary Selects Hughes Auto-PACE Modems for Air Force’s Space Internet Experimentation Program, GovCon Wire. Retrieved from here.
